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‘Major decision’ needed over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire pension fund

A major decision needs to be made over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire fund. Derbyshire County Council controls the £7.7 billion Derbyshire Pension Fund, paid into by all councils in the county and city, involving 100,000 members, including teachers, care home staff, cleaners, firefighters and police officers. However, from April 1st, 2028, the county council and nine of the other Derbyshire councils, including Derby city, are due to be scrapped, with two new authorities for the north […]

27 August 2026 8

Derby

75% of Derby and Derbyshire residents now signed up to the NHS App

Nearly three-quarters of people in Derby and Derbyshire are now registered to use the NHS App, following a surge in sign-ups over the last two years. In total, 748,597 people aged 13 and over registered with a Derby and Derbyshire GP practice are signed up to the app, with an average of 260,000 users each month. And 47% of users now have notifications switched on for their app, giving them important real-time updates for appointment reminders, repeat prescriptions, and test […]

26 August 2026 20

Community Notices

Appeal to find people affected by social media supermarket scams

Have you been affected by social media ads offering fake supermarket offers? Derbyshire Police officials are appealing for information following a rise in social media advertisements offering heavily discounted supermarket deliveries, electronics, and household goods. Organised criminals have been advertising deals on social media, claiming to offer genuine discounts on major retail and grocery orders. People who transfer money to these sellers often find their orders never arrive. If you have responded to one of these adverts, paid money, and […]

25 August 2026 2

Borough Wide

Accessing NHS services over the August bank holiday

Residents across Derby and Derbyshire are being encouraged to plan ahead for the August bank holiday and make sure they know how to access NHS services if they need care over the long weekend. With GP practices and many pharmacies closed on Monday 31st August, planning ahead can help avoid unnecessary stress and ensure people can get the right support quickly if they become unwell. People are also being reminded to order any repeat prescriptions in good time and to […]

25 August 2026 13

Erewash MP Adam Thompson (Credit: Adam Thompson/LDRS)

Borough Wide

Support for new Erewash M1 junction

Long-heralded plans for a new M1 junction in Derbyshire have the backing of the Prime Minister. Erewash MP, Labour’s Adam Thompson, said the case for a new M1 junction at Sandiacre – dubbed Junction 25a – is now “very good” and has the tacit support of Andy Burnham as well as Government officials. The positive update comes a month after Erewash Borough Council agreed, with cross-party support, to launch an £80,000 economic appraisal into a potential new M1 junction at […]

25 August 2026 17

Derbyshire

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Police and Crime Commissioner Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Chair of the Derbyshire Criminal Justice Board (DCJB), recently brought criminal justice partners together for a dedicated business planning day to review progress, strengthen collaboration and agree priorities for the year ahead. The event provided an opportunity for agencies from across Derbyshire’s criminal justice system to reflect on achievements, identify areas for improvement and ensure efforts remain focused on delivering better outcomes for communities, victims and offenders. Discussions focused on the Board’s key priorities […]

24 August 2026 10

Derby

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

Plans to protect and prioritise nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire have taken a step forward with the appointment of an independent Chair to lead the next phase of the Derbyshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Will Morlidge was appointed by interview panel from a strong field of candidates and brings a wealth of experience to the role as a senior leader with extensive board level experience across energy, skills and innovation working across both the public and private sector. […]

24 August 2026 14

Ilkeston

Closure notice served on Ilkeston property

Officers from the Ilkeston Safer Neighbourhood Team have issued a full closure order at a property at Jackson Avenue in the town. A closure order is a power Police use under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 and it is used to shut down properties that are linked to persistent anti-social behaviour or serious crime. It restricts access to a premises for up to 3 months and it is a criminal offence to enter the property during this […]

21 August 2026 58

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust secures largest landmark site after striking 600-acre land deal

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has secured its largest single land acquisition to date after striking a deal for 600 acres. According to the trust, the Eyam Moor site represents one of the most significant landscape-scale nature recovery opportunities in the region. It also marks a major milestone in its long-term vision for a wilder, more nature-rich Derbyshire. Motivated by an ambition to restore nature at scale, the landowners have generously donated the land, which the trust will manage in perpetuity for […]

20 August 2026 30

Derbyshire

‘Major decision’ needed over the future control of a £7 billion Derbyshire pension fund

75% of Derby and Derbyshire residents now signed up to the NHS App

Accessing NHS services over the August bank holiday

Support for new Erewash M1 junction

Criminal Justice Partners unite to drive progress

Chair appointed to lead nature recovery in Derby and Derbyshire

Closure notice served on Ilkeston property

Derbyshire Wildlife Trust secures largest landmark site after striking 600-acre land deal

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